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US/riːˈoʊ.pən/
UK/riːˈəʊ.pən/
to open again after being closed
In context
The museum will reopen next month after two years of repairs.
Talks between the two companies reopened after a long break.
The police decided to reopen the case when new evidence appeared.
Words that go with reopen
verb + noun
- reopen the storeThey plan to reopen the store on Monday morning.
- reopen the caseThe court refused to reopen the case.
- reopen negotiationsBoth sides agreed to reopen negotiations in May.
verb + preposition
- reopen to the publicThe park will reopen to the public this weekend.
- reopen for businessThe restaurant reopened for business after the renovation.
adverb + verb
- officially reopenThe library will officially reopen in September.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shop will reopen again on Monday.Correct: The shop will reopen on Monday.